The Celebrate Africa Festival brings students, faculty, and staff together with the vibrant African diaspora community in Pittsburgh. There is food, song & dance, artisans, children's activities, and more! It is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the diversity of Africa and the Pittsburgh community, as well as network with local African organizations and businesses.
Find the full schedule of events and vendor list here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/celebrate-africa-2024
Join us for a screening of In the Land of Brothers at Frick Fine Arts Auditorium 125, a poignant drama about Afghan refugees in Iran. The film explores how the family's displacement reverberates across generations and speaks to the constant feeling of otherness that comes with being a refugee. Through the lives of Mohammad, Leila, and Qasem, this beautifully shot debut by Alireza Ghasemi and Raha Amirfazli reflects on the enduring struggle for belonging and identity amidst political upheaval.
This film is part of the SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival, which takes place September 25-29. All films are free for Pitt students, staff, and faculty with a valid Pitt ID. Registration in advance is requested but not required. For the full schedule of films, please visit screenshot.pitt.edu.
Join us for a screening of A Normal Family at Frick Fine Arts Auditorium 125, a gripping adaptation of the novel The Dinner that delves into personal morality amidst a family crisis. As two brothers, Jae-wan and Jae-gyu, clash over their differing ethical views, their respective children’s legal troubles force the family to confront their values and relationships.
This film is part of the SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival, which takes place September 25-29. All films are free for Pitt students, staff, and faculty with a valid Pitt ID. Registration in advance is requested but not required. For the full schedule of films, please visit screenshot.pitt.edu.
Join us for a screening of The Day of Reckoning at Mt Lebanon Library on September 28 or Frick Fine Arts Auditorium 125 on September 29. This documentary by Xu Xing uses a personal love story to explore the broader sweep of China’s political history since 1949. By intertwining individual destinies with national narratives, the film offers a reflective view of a nation’s evolving story and seeks to uncover overlooked historical perspectives.
Both viewings will include a Live Q&A with director Xu Xing.
This film is part of the SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival, which takes place September 25-29. All films are free for Pitt students, staff, and faculty with a valid Pitt ID, and the Mt Lebanon Library viewing is free for all. Registration in advance is requested but not required. For the full schedule of films, please visit screenshot.pitt.edu.
Join us for a screening of Black Dog at Harris Theater, a visually stunning exploration of an ex-con and his unlikely bond with a stray dog in the Gobi Desert. This moving film delves into themes of isolation, belonging, and the search for redemption against the desolate beauty of the desert. With breathtaking imagery and an emotional journey that is both wistful and humorous, Black Dog reflects on love, longing, and the unpredictability of the future.
This film is part of the SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival, which takes place September 25-29. All films are free for Pitt students, staff, and faculty with a valid Pitt ID. Registration in advance is requested but not required. For the full schedule of films, please visit screenshot.pitt.edu.
*Please Note: Pitt ID holders can reserve tickets by clicking “Promo Code” in the upper right corner of the Harris Theater website and using SCREENSHOT24 as the code. IDs will be checked on entry.
CONTENT WARNING: Some animal violence
Join us for a screening of Sweet Dreams at Harris Theater, a darkly comedic and surreal exploration of colonial legacy in Indonesia. As the plantation owner’s death uncovers familial strife and colonial absurdities, the film delves into the complex relationships and power struggles within a sugar plantation. With its blend of malevolence and absurdity, Sweet Dreams critically examines how colonialism permeates and distorts every facet of life.
This film is part of the SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival, which takes place September 25-29. All films are free for Pitt students, staff, and faculty with a valid Pitt ID. Registration in advance is requested but not required. For the full schedule of films, please visit screenshot.pitt.edu.
*Please Note: Pitt ID holders can reserve tickets by clicking “Promo Code” in the upper right corner of the Harris Theater website and using SCREENSHOT24 as the code. IDs will be checked on entry.
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Disturbing imagery
